low thyroid

[starrlighter 0]

I read today that thryoid problems could cancel me from being a canadiate for surgery. Does anyone know anything about this? I have a low thyroid. My appt with Dr Spivak is not until Nov 18.

Thanks,

Starrla

[New Hope 37]

Starla, why don't you call Dr. Spivak's office (713-520-8900) or (866-4spivak) and ask them about your thyroid? Shirley is the office manager and she's very knowledgable. I know Alexandra (here on LBT) takes thyroid meds. Maybe she can answer your ?? Best of luck to you!

[LisaMG 5]

Not true, I have a low thyroid and Dr. S still performed my surgery.

[starrlighter 0]

Thanks, that will keep my hope up until I see the doc.

Starrla

[Alexandra 55]

Starrla, I think *uncontrolled* low thyroid might be a contraindication for surgery, just like *uncontrolled* high blood pressure would be. But if you are hypothyroid and are taking the right medications for it, that shouldn't be a problem at all. When I had my surgery I'd been on Synthroid for a little over a year and my TSH levels were fine.

[~c~ 1]

I have a low thyroid and a goiter from being undiagnosed for so long.

My doctor cannot get a proper level.She keeps bumping the meds up, then it gets hyper,then back down only to become hypo again.For sure it's frustrating but i cannot see why this would cancel you as a candidate?

Good luck!!

[bushbaby 8]

I have "NO" thyroid... had it removed and my Dr. did not care...